Stuck on a Halloween costume? Turn to pop culture for help. From debate memes to unimpressed Olympians, naked Roya... Show More »

Stuck on a Halloween costume? Turn to pop culture for help. From debate memes to unimpressed Olympians, naked Royals to existential cats, you've got plenty of choices. « Less

2/27

AMC mashup:

AMC's got some of the best shows on TV with "Mad Men," "Breaking Bad" and "The Walking Dead." Pay homage to all three with Zombi... Show More »

AMC's got some of the best shows on TV with "Mad Men," "Breaking Bad" and "The Walking Dead." Pay homage to all three with Zombie Meth Lane -- get yourself a sharp '60s suit, some thick glasses, zombie makeup and some blue rock candy. Bonus points if you convince someone to dress as Pete Campbell so you can beat him up, then gnaw on him. « Less

Have a meltdown mid-party because you're only seven but your mom is dragging you on a gazillion talk shows. « Less

4/27

Unemployed Big Bird:

Add a tie to your Big Bird costume and bring plenty of resumes to pass out.

5/27

Royals gone wild :

If you're a guy, you're Prince Harry: Start the evening in camo, end it goin' commando. Just hope that no one s... Show More »

If you're a guy, you're Prince Harry: Start the evening in camo, end it goin' commando. Just hope that no one sells the pics to the tabloids!

If you're a woman, channel Kate Middleton: Start the evening in proper princess gear -- shiny hair, gorgeously tailored clothes, ramrod posture. Will you get naked later on? You can with some strategically-placed black construction paper. « Less

6/27

'Magic Mike':

Listen up, guys: Women have been stuck in ridiculously skimpy Halloween costumes for too long. Now it's your turn: O... Show More »

Listen up, guys: Women have been stuck in ridiculously skimpy Halloween costumes for too long. Now it's your turn: Oil up your pecs, wear tearaway pants, and prepare to be ogled all night. « Less

7/27

Summer earworm:

Break out the face paint and warb;e about somebody that you used to know, or ask everyone in earshot to call you, maybe. Repeat a... Show More »

Break out the face paint and warb;e about somebody that you used to know, or ask everyone in earshot to call you, maybe. Repeat ad nauseum. « Less

8/27

Workout buddy Paul Ryan:

This one's easy: Wear a backward red baseball cap and grey t-shirt, carry a dumbbell and a copy of "Atlas Shrugged"... Show More »

This one's easy: Wear a backward red baseball cap and grey t-shirt, carry a dumbbell and a copy of "Atlas Shrugged" and sprinkle your conversation with comments about saving Medicare and Janesville, Wisconsin. « Less

9/27

Joe Biden with debating action:

What you wear is the least important part of this costume -- any conservative suit will do. Then, it's all a... Show More »

What you wear is the least important part of this costume -- any conservative suit will do. Then, it's all about attitude and action. Gesture expansively for no apparent reason. Interrupt anyone speaking with cries of "There he goes!" Sprinkle "Malarkey!" throughout your conversation. Bonus points if you want to add The Onion's version of Biden into the mix! « Less

10/27

Inspector Spacetime:

Doctor, schmoctor. The real low-budget British sci-fi hero is Inspector Spacetime, a space traveler who can also travel thro... Show More »

Doctor, schmoctor. The real low-budget British sci-fi hero is Inspector Spacetime, a space traveler who can also travel through time. You need a bowler hat, a light-colored trench coat (or bathrobe, if that's what's at hand,) an ascot, a British phone booth and a faithful compatriot named Constable Reggie, all dressed up in an English Bobby uniform. That officially earns as a "cool cool cool." « Less

11/27

Psy:

You will not be the only person in this costume (which, for the record, is a colorful tux, sunglasses and black-and-white shoes.) If you... Show More »

You will not be the only person in this costume (which, for the record, is a colorful tux, sunglasses and black-and-white shoes.) If you're going to do it, go all in -- get friends to show up as horses, random yellow-clad dancing guy and yoga girls. And be prepared to do the dance until your kneecaps pop off. « Less

12/27

'Argo'-nauts:

Raid the thrift store for late '70s gear, feather your hair and help people sneak out of boring parities by disguisi... Show More »

Raid the thrift store for late '70s gear, feather your hair and help people sneak out of boring parities by disguising them as a Canadian film crew. « Less

13/27

Debate moderator:

If you're a man: Paint on a black eye and wear a suit with footprints all over your back.

If you're a man: Paint on a black eye and wear a suit with footprints all over your back.

If you're a woman: Carry a whip and a chair, or a cattle prod, or a ruler to rap people's knuckles, because you will not put up with any of that nonsense. « Less

14/27

Unimpressed McKayla Maroney:

Slick back your hair with sparkly gel, throw on a medal and your workout clothes and let the world know how very, ve... Show More »

Slick back your hair with sparkly gel, throw on a medal and your workout clothes and let the world know how very, very unimpressed you are. Be warned: If your mom was right, your face might stick that way. « Less

15/27

Bro-tastic Ryan Lochte:

The look is easy: Wet hair, a medal and workout gear. The attitude is what sells it. This is all about let tin your inner... Show More »

The look is easy: Wet hair, a medal and workout gear. The attitude is what sells it. This is all about let tin your inner d-bag out to play -- but in a charming enough way that women can't help but think you're hot. « Less

16/27

First presidential debate Obama:

Either go as Obama in pajamas because that's what he should have been wearing during that first debate. Be ... Show More »

Either go as Obama in pajamas because that's what he should have been wearing during that first debate. Be sure to carry a box of sleepytime tea and doze off in mid conversation.

Or just put on a suit, act like a space cadet all night long and blame it on the high elevation. « Less

17/27

'Fifty Shades of Grey":

If you're a design geek, this calls for a dress made out of layered gray paint chips. If you're a fan of t... Show More »

If you're a design geek, this calls for a dress made out of layered gray paint chips. If you're a fan of the book ... good god, what's wrong with you? But fine, wear something slinky, drape yourself in gray ties, carry around a bondage contract and say "Argh!" a lot. « Less

18/27

Trampire Kristen Stewart:

Smeared eyeliner, messy hair, a deer-in-the-headlights expression and wooden delivery can make you Kristen Stewart. Now... Show More »

Smeared eyeliner, messy hair, a deer-in-the-headlights expression and wooden delivery can make you Kristen Stewart. Now make out with an older married guy and present a tearful apology where you finally admit you're dating the guy you've been with for ages. After a few drinks, feel free to ask why no one is calling said older married guy a trampire while you're getting bombarded with hate mail. « Less

19/27

Chris Kluwe:

Minnesota Viking Chris Kluwe is the thinking person's football hero -- and that's not something anyone ever anticipated sa... Show More »

Minnesota Viking Chris Kluwe is the thinking person's football hero -- and that's not something anyone ever anticipated saying about a kicker. To pull this off, you need the football jersey, and also the mad rhetorical skills to argue for gay marriage and and against legislators who want to intimidate athletes into keeping their mouths shut. Bonus points for knowing your way around World of Warcraft, too. « Less

Where to start? You've got binders full of women, horses and bayonets, a landlocked Iran and so many more. Pick your fa... Show More »

Where to start? You've got binders full of women, horses and bayonets, a landlocked Iran and so many more. Pick your favorite WTF moment and run with it! « Less

22/27

Convention Clint Eastwood:

Get yourself a suit and some bedhead, then pick an empty chair and yell at it all night.

23/27

Plummeting Facebook stock:

Dress as Mark Zuckerberg -- t-shirt, backpack, jeans -- and start the night rolling in money. Watch that money disappe... Show More »

Dress as Mark Zuckerberg -- t-shirt, backpack, jeans -- and start the night rolling in money. Watch that money disappear as the night goes on, until you're weeping quietly the corner and begging for a job at Stabucks by the end of the party. « Less

24/27

Great Escape Katie Holmes:

Wear your girl-next-door duds and a shy smile, but carry a ginormous iron-clad divorce settlement to keep your ex from... Show More »

Wear your girl-next-door duds and a shy smile, but carry a ginormous iron-clad divorce settlement to keep your ex from brainwashing your daughter. Bonus points if you've got a child dressed as Suri (complete with Burn Book) that you can hide from someone dressed as Tom Cruise. « Less

25/27

Disgraced Lance Armstrong:

Wear a bike jersey and helmet, and use all those Livestrong bracelets as a tourniquet to pop your veins so you can blo... Show More »

Wear a bike jersey and helmet, and use all those Livestrong bracelets as a tourniquet to pop your veins so you can blood dope as necessary. « Less

26/27

Hipster princesses:

Make your old princess costumes new again by adding a pair of hipster glasses. Congratulations -- you're a meme!

27/27

Henri le Chat Noir:

Speaking of memes ... show up as the king of cat videos, Henri le Chat Noir. All you need are cat ears, black clothing, an ex... Show More »

Speaking of memes ... show up as the king of cat videos, Henri le Chat Noir. All you need are cat ears, black clothing, an existential ennui and a bad french accent. C'est magnifique ... of it would be if the thieving filmmaker didn't keep documenting your torment. « Less